The Dark Past and Curious Present of Château de Meung sur Loire The Château de Meung sur Loire, a UNESCO World Heritage site nestled in the Loire Valley countryside, often goes unnoticed by visitors flocking to its more famous counterparts.
Yet, this castle has a unique history that weaves together medieval grandeur and literary significance with a dash of eccentricity. Its dungeon, beneath the castle, is perhaps its most infamous feature.
In 1461, François Villon, a young poet convicted of manslaughter and robbery in Paris, was thrown into this very pit dungeon on the orders of the Bishop of Orléans.